Toughie

//ˈtʌfi// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that is tough, or difficult. informal

    "His question is a toughie. I might have to do some more research."

  2. 2
    a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone or something that is strong and resilient.

    "Sansevieria and aspidistra are two old houseplant toughies that make good indoor choices."

  4. 4
    an aggressive and violent young criminal wordnet
  5. 5
    A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.

    "The liberal states, in the present situation, are the "softies"; the Fascist states are the "toughies". And the toughies are always able to get away with "murder" until the softies become tough."

Etymology

From tough + -ie.

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